{"title":"San Leonardo | Trentino","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_7257f444-0dbe-472a-ae48-d99b5c169e27.jpg?v=1567694087\" alt=\"San Leonardo Estate in the Vallagarina Valley, Trentino, Italy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than 300 years San Leonardo has served as the residence of the Marquis Guerrieri Gonzaga family, its proud custodians. Located in the Vallagarina Valley, the San Leonardo estate is a garden of vineyards and roses. It is protected by the massive barrier of the Alps, which blunt the force of the cold northern winds, while the valley floor benefits from, and in turn releases, warmth from nearby Lake Garda. In the late 1960s' Marquis Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga (1895-1974), a passionate vigneron, passed on to his son Carlo the responsibility of giving a new face to the family farming estate. Working alongside Carlo Ferrini and estate manager Luigino Tinelli quite a few changes ensued in the Trento-based winery’s vineyards: the traditional pergola system was joined by the Guyot method and by spurred cordon, and Carmenère and Merlot, grape varieties that had flourished here for decades if not centuries, gained new neighbours, including Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1982 marked the inaugural vintage of San Leonardo and the winery's arrival onto the stage of Italy's most select wine producers. The first oak barrels made their entry into the wine cellar, and winemaking focused no longer on vineyard-grown field blends but on assemblages following tastings in the cellar of the barrel-aged wine lots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the San Leonardo estate has approximately 50 acres of vineyards planted with international varietals that thrive in the varied microclimates of the estate. The majority of the vineyards are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, but Carmenere, Cabernet Franc and Merlot are also abundant. Cultivation is focused on low yields and highly concentrated grapes. The resulting wines have a great depth, concentration and an aristocratic finesse that can go toe-to-toe against the world’s finest Bordeaux blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2015 the entire estate was converted to organic agriculture to preserve its precious ecosystem. A number of bee colonies have been introduced onto the estate and solar power accounts for over a third of the estates energy requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sanleonardo.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"San Leonardo Wines Official Website\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSan Leonardo Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"san-leonardo-terre-di-san-leonardo","title":"Terre di San Leonardo 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Terre di San Leonardo is an accessible and food-friendly blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère grapes selected from across the San Leonardo estate. Fermented in cement tanks, 80% of the wine is aged for 18 months in big Slavonian oak barrels and the remaining 20% in French barriques for at least 6 months, followed by a minimum of 6 months rest in bottle before release. Brilliant ruby red, the aromas are fruit-rich when the wine is young, later mellowing with bottle age into ripe plum fruit layered over a faintly grassy background note. Dry, soft and well-balanced on the palate it reveals a pleasing bitter twist in the finish and good aromatic length.[#intro]A Bordeaux blend that follows in the footsteps of its 'elder brother'...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"San Leonardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23685314445370,"sku":"A21SANLEONARDOTERRE-1","price":18.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Terre.jpg?v=1567696175"},{"product_id":"san-leonardo-villa-gresti","title":"Villa Gresti di San Leonardo 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eSan Leonardo's Villa Gresti is a red wine made from a selection of the Estate’s best Merlot grapes. A blend of Merlot (90%) alongside a small amount of Carménère (10%) the wine is fermented in concrete tanks before maturation in new and used barriques for 12 to 14 months followed by a further 12 months in bottle. Intense ruby red in colour it displays notes of tobacco and intriguing hints of vanilla and cocoa powder to the nose. The palate finds a perfect balance of softness and acidity with the sweet, elegantly assertive and velvet smooth tannins that are the hallmark of the Merlot grape variety. An ideal partner for red meat dishes, poultry, roasts, braised or stewed meats, game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"San Leonardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23685527994426,"sku":"A20SANLEONARDOGRESTI-1","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Villa_Gresti.jpg?v=1567702384"},{"product_id":"san-leonardo-red-wine","title":"San Leonardo 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful yet elegant red, San Leonardo brings together the colours, aromas and savours of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Merlot aged in small oak barrels, melding them harmoniously into a uniquely intense, full-bodied wine with superb depth of flavour. Before bottling, the precise proportions are decided only after rigorous tasting of samples, barrique by barrique. The early months of maturation in cement tanks are followed by 18-24 months in new and pre-used barriques and then a further 12 months in bottle prior to release. Intense ruby red in colour, the aroma is expressive with balsamic notes, forest fruits, chocolate, tobacco, pepper and elegant nuances of bell pepper. The palate is full, warm and impressively rounded, with intense aromatics that linger on the palate.[#products]hyde-de-villaine-belle-cousine,cakebread-merlot,frogs-leap-rutherford-merlot,esperance-de-trotanoy-pomerol,matias-riccitelli-old-vines-from-patagonia-merlot,silverado-vineyards-mt-george-merlot[\/products]San Leonardo, regarded as the Sassicaia of the North...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"San Leonardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23686163136570,"sku":"A16SANLEONARDORED-1","price":83.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/San_Leonardo.jpg?v=1567713492"},{"product_id":"vette-di-san-leonardo","title":"Vette di San Leonardo 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe San Leonardo Vette di San Leonardo is a white wine made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Taking its name from the imposing mountain peaks which surround the San Leonardo Estate, its character reflects the youthful freshness and mineral complexity of the mountain terroir.  Straw-yellow in colour Vette has an aromatic fragrance with typical hints of white peach, green peppercorn over a pleasing note of sage. The palate is dry, enjoyably acidulous, full-bodied, with great mineral complexity and polish.[#intro]A tribute to the imposing Trentino mountain range visible from the San Leonardo vineyards...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"San Leonardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55117864763773,"sku":"A23SANLEONARDOVETTE-1","price":19.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Sauvignon_Blanc_486c3138-9bb1-4719-8423-87a035c26a87.jpg?v=1567714985"},{"product_id":"san-leonardo-trentino-riesling","title":"San Leonardo Trentino Riesling 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe San Leonardo Riesling from Trentino offers true elegance and an appealing, multi-layered complexity. The wine is matured for 12 months 'sur-lie' in a combination of new and one year old large French oak casks adding depth and texture to the final wine. It is intensely fruity on the nose with fine aromas of tropical and citrus fruits, orange blossom, linden honey, and mineral fragrances. The palate is dry, fresh, smooth, with great elegance and a perfect balance between the structure and the lively acidity. A very long mineral finish. 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It displays rich aromas of dark red fruits, cherry, blackberry a hint of vanilla and spicy peppery notes. The palate is well-structured and velvety with ripe tannins and a long finish.[#intro]Top-notch Carmenère from north-east Italy that will cellar for 30+ years...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"San Leonardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40793547440195,"sku":"A16SANLEONARDOCARMENERE","price":77.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CarmenereBt.jpg?v=1702206134"},{"product_id":"san-leonardo-grappa-stravecchia-gift-boxed","title":"San Leonardo Grappa Stravecchia | Gift Boxed","description":"\u003cp\u003eSan Leonardo is globally renowned for producing some of Italy's finest Bordeaux-style wines. The Grappa Stravecchia is the magnificent spirit born from the noble pomace of these very grapes (Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, and Merlot). Unlike young, fiery grappas, this \"Stravecchia\" (Extra Old) expression undergoes a significant aging process in small oak barrels. This long rest transforms the pure distillate into a mellow, sophisticated spirit that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the world's great aged brandies. It is a signature reflection of the Tenuta San Leonardo estate’s dedication to quality, from the vineyard to the bottle. Deep, amber in colour, achieved naturally through its long maturation in oak, the San Leonardo Grappa is highly complex and harmonious in aroma. Expect rich layers of vanilla, dried apricot, tobacco leaf and subtle honey, underpinned by the classic fruitiness of the Bordeaux varietals. The palate is supremely smooth and round, with an exceptional persistence on the finish. Flavors mirror the aroma, offering notes of sweet spice, cacao, and toasted almond. The alcohol is perfectly integrated, offering warmth without harshness. The finish is extraordinarily long and velvety, leaving lingering notes of dried fruit and aged wood. Grappa Stravecchia should be treated like a fine Cognac or single malt Scotch.[#intro]San Leonardo Stravecchia is an aged, amber-hued grappa of extraordinary smoothness \u0026amp; depth...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"San Leonardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57378516959613,"sku":"NVSANLEONARDOGRAPPA","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/GrappaStravecchia.jpg?v=1763045382"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image_a582c2ae-0717-47fb-967f-affa24f90825.jpg?v=1567694186","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/san-leonardo-trentino-italy\/san-leonardo.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}